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Opinion & Essays
Music and Wartime in Ukraine, Part One: Life, or Culture?
In the latest edition of New Voices Ukraine, tQ's new collaboration with 20ft Radio, Neformat, the British Council and Ukrainian Institute, Yaryna Denysyuk explores the Ukrainian musicians whose work has placed them on the cultural frontlines of the war, from 2014 to the present day
The Quietus International
Complete Communion: Jazz For January Reviewed By Peter Margasak
A stunning mid-70s discovery of metamusician Don Cherry found in the GRM vaults, a victory lap for the Art Ensemble Of Chicago, and a furious live session from Connecticut are featured in Peter Margasak’s latest round up of jazz and improvised music
Metal
Columnus Metallicus: Heavy Metal For May Reviewed By Kez Whelan
Kez Whelan hails the return of two of Europe’s best heavy music festivals, and delivers your regular buyer’s guide to the very best in brand new metal, reviewing new albums by Mizmor & Thou, Vile Creature & Bismuth, Cave In and more
